Thomas “Tom” J. VanderLeest, 61, of Clinton, IA, died April 13, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IA. Tom was born January 7, 1961, in Morrison, IL, to Norman J. VanderLeeest and Leona C. (Buhrow) VanderLeest. Tom had a passion for antiquing, NASCAR and collecting cars, […]
Richard Carroll Parkinson, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Richard was born August 28, 1940, in Chicago, IL, to Kenneth C. and Mae L. (Carroll) Parkinson. He was a graduate of Park Military Academy in Chicago. In 1961 […]
Vicki L. Steward, 70, of Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL, died Monday, April 18, 2022, at Big Meadows. Vicki was born June 1, 1951, in Clinton, IA, to Bernard J. and Dorothy M. (Geerts) Engelkins. She was educated in the Fulton, IL, schools and was a 1969 graduate […]
Anne Frame submitted the article and photographs. A community library has one purpose. That is to serve its patrons, from all ages, helping to educate, inform, and find enjoyment in the countless books on the many shelves. Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, has throughout its history […]
State Representative Tony McCombie again brings the 71st District to Springfield, IL, with her photo contest. Participants are to submit a photo that “best represents the people and places of the 71st District.” The winning photo from each category (People and Places) will be displayed in Rep. McCombie’s Springfield, and […]
The City of Morrison donated $12,500 to the Morrison Bark Park, on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17, 2022. Those funds combined with $5000 from Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) have made it possible to raise the fence, by the end of May or June. Stay tuned for information about […]
On Monday, April 18, 2022, at approximately 9:04 a.m., a 911 call was received by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, reporting shots fired with a possible victim in the 20000 block of Hickory Hills Road, Sterling, IL. It was further reported that the suspect, a 16-year-old family member, had fled […]
Marc Adami supplied this press release. Professor Larry J. Weber of the University of Iowa and Co-Founder of the Iowa Flood Centeron is the presenter for the upcoming Whiteside Forum. On Thursday, April 28, 2022, he will speak to us about “Water Quality and Quantity Issues in the Midwest.” Meet […]
Editor’s note: Defendant Charles Von Holten has plead guilty to Child Sexual Assault and Child Sexual Abuse of two granddaughters. The plea agreement, drafted Thursday, April 14, 2022, offers Von Holten four years of probation. April 19 update: The case will come before Honorable Judge Trish Senneff on Wednesday, June […]
On Monday morning, April 18, 2022, Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker stated, “Deputies are on scene of a residence north of Sterling, IL, in rural Whiteside County, following a 911 call regarding a shooting. A death investigation is being conducted at this time. There is no danger to the […]
Editor’s note: This Letter to the Editor is from Arminda Von Holten. The case will come before Honorable Judge Trish Senneff on Tuesday, April 19, at 9:00 a.m. The Courthouse opens at 8:30. Family and friends, We are trying to find personal legal representation this weekend, because according to our […]
I am writing to notify you of a Victims’ Rights Rally happening in Morrison, IL, today, Monday, April 18, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., on the N.E. corner of Cherry Street and IL Route 30. [Chad and Arminda Von Holten] found out late Friday afternoon, April 15, that the State’s Attorney […]
Athletic Director Gregg Dolan sent this announcement. As of today, Monday, April 18, 2022, High School Baseball and Softball games against Monmouth-Roseville in Morrison, IL, have been postponed. A make-up date will be set soon.
Media Director Karla Burn submitted this feature and the pictures. Copper, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Therapy dog, visited Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Thursday March 31, 2022. He is a Golden Doodle, whose sire and dam were a Golden Retriever and Poodle. He brought his […]
Ministry Coordinator Rich Criss submitted this article and photograph. The Morrison Emmanuel Reformed Church’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites the area to celebrate with them, as they present EVOP’s 13th annual Spring cantata, “We Will Stand!” It will be presented in three performances, Friday and Sunday evenings, May 13 and […]